SUPPORT TO LIVE WELL

Need some help at home or want to connect with others and community activities?

Where to start: My Aged Care is your starting point for accessing Australian Government-funded aged care services.

They provide the information and support you need to understand, access and navigate the aged care system.

Ways to connect with My Aged Care:

• My Aged Care website

If you are confident accessing information online, this option may work for you. The website will help you with researching, applying for, accessing, and managing aged care services.

Go to www.myagedcare.gov.au

• By phone - call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422

This is a free call number from Australian Landlines and some mobile providers. You will get assistance with things like registering for my aged care, accessing aged care services in an emergency, checking eligibility for an assessment, managing and updating your services or information, and setting up a representative if required. For financial matters relating to My Aged Care, call 1800 227 475

• In person

Face-to-face My Aged Care support is available through Aged Care Specialist Officers at a growing number of locations nationwide. Fortunately, there is one right here in Salisbury at Services Australia.

An Aged Care Specialist Officer will help with aged care matters like providing in-depth information on the different types of care services, checking your eligibility and making a referral for an aged care assessment, helping you appoint a representative for aged care, providing financial information about aged care services and connecting you to local support services.

You can book an appointment by phone via the Services Australia Aged Care line 1800 227 475 or visit the Salisbury Services Australia office and book an appointment in person.

Quick Quiz Answers

Wellbeing Activities

*Our wellbeing activities offer a FREE come and try session. If you want to continue, ongoing cost vary depending on eligibility. Information listed is accurate at time of printing. Please check with the centre for specific dates and times.

Other Wellbeing Activities

Heart Foundation Walking Groups

Social Rides Program

Connect with the award winning Cycle Salisbury initiative and join other cyclists on a 'low level' (short distance and low difficulty) social ride along the picturesque Little Para River and Dry Creek trails or on local roads.

Different days and times every month. Call 8406 8251 or email jbinder@salisbury.sa.gov.au to register to receive monthly ride listings or go to www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/cyclesalisbury

Burton Communal Garden

Our gardening program runs a wide range of workshops and group activities. Find out more at www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/gardening or drop in for a visit or call

Strength For Life Program

This program promotes health and wellbeing through strength training. A one-off upfront fee from $30 applies for an individual exercise program, then up to $7 per session following. Different days and locations are available. For more information, please contact Jim at the Jack Young Centre on 8406 8251 or COTA SA on 8232 0422 or visit www.cotasa.org.au

Cultural Programs

We provide social support programs for older people from the following backgrounds: Aboriginal, Bhutanese, Bosnian, Italian, South East Asian (e.g. Filipino) and Vietnamese. There is also an Intercultural group for people of any background. These programs assist people to enjoy social and cultural connections, reduce social isolation and access information in their own language. For details contact 8406 8513 or go to www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/cultural

Disclaimer: Please note that special events and wellbeing activities details may change between the time of publication and when you make contact. Please make contact with the person/centre prior to attending an activity.